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What is isotretinoin?
Generic Name:
isotretinoin
Other Brand Names:
Accutane
,
Amnesteem
,
Claravis
,
Sotret
Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.
Isotretinoin is used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics.
Isotretinoin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking isotretinoin?
What is the most important information I should know about isotretinoin?
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I need a reccommendation...... - Acne Community
- Oct 30, 2009
Hi, I've just been prescribed isotretinoin and I am aware that it can be very drying to ...
Accutane/Isotretinoin? - Dermatology Community
- Aug 27, 2009
So, I've had acne for several years. It's never really been "severe" (I only get small pimp...
Raynaud's Phenomenon - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- May 21, 2009
So, I was recently "diagnosed" with Raynaud's after a recent (4 days ago) doctor visit. I ...
Genital Rash - Dermatology Community
- Mar 30, 2009
The problem: I'm uncircumcised and a small rash has started to form about a finger's width...
Isotretinoin - Acne Community
- Mar 06, 2009
Hello, I have recently been put onto Isotretinoin. I have been on it for 5 weeks now, and t...
Isotretinoin 20mg? - Acne Community
- Jan 06, 2009
I just started taking isotretinoin 20mg dosage and was wondering if any one has drunk alcoh...
Accutane Second Course - Acne Community
- Jul 23, 2008
I went on a 5 month course of Accutane for the first time approximately 4 months ago. My fa...
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